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Upcoming Events This Week
- Seasonal Ongoing Events
- Festival of the Children – September 1-30
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland – August 22 – October 31
- Old World Huntington Beach Oktoberfest – Sept. 7 – Nov. 9
- Irvine Park Pumpkin Patch (Orange) – Sept. 13 – Oct. 31
- Knott’s Scary Farm – September 18 through November 1
- Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor – Sept. 19 – Nov. 2
- Knott’s Scary Farm – September 18 – November 1
- Weekend Long Events
- Buccaneer Days (Catalina Island) – October 2-5
- Huntington Beach Pacific Airshow – October 3-5
- Rancho Family Fest – October 3-4
- St. Simon & Jude Annual Fall Festival – October 3-5
- St Norbertfest (Orange) – October 3-5
- Off-Road Expo (OC Fair) – October 4-5
- Thursday, October 2
- Friday, October 3
- Pacific Airshow Rum Run (Huntington Beach)
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (Cabrillo Park)
- Wine & Country Fest (Silverado)
- Saturday, October 4
- Cypress Community Festival
- World of Hans Zimmer (Honda Center)
- OC Soccer Club Match (Great Park Irvine)
- Kids Imagine Nation (Laguna Niguel)
- EKTAA Diwali Fest (Great Park)
- Bob Baker Marionettes (Aliso Viejo)
- Howl-O-Ween Bark In The Park (Yorba Linda)
- Fall Festival Market (Laguna Niguel)
- Maker’s Hive Market (Costa Mesa)
- Haunted Moonlit Market (Fountain Valley)
- Sunday, October 5
- Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin
- Luis R Conriquez (Honda Center)
- Wiener Dog Races (Huntington Beach)
- Commanders at LA Chargers (Sofi Stadium)
- Asian Mid-Autumn Festival
- California Bridal & Wedding Expo (LA Convention Center)
- Party at Walt’s Garage (Garden Grove)
- Baroque Music Festival Mixer (Corona Del Mar)
- Behind the Picket Fence Vintage Marketplace (Santa Ana)
- Aloha Fair (Huntington Beach)
- Black Raven Marketplace (Buena Park)
- Weekday Events
- Newport Beach Volleyball Invitational – October 7-11
- Ocean Institute Homeschool Day – Wednesday, October 8
- Free Movies in the Park
- Friday, October 3 – Newport Dunes
- Saturday, October 4 – Newport Dunes
- Sunday, October 5 – Santa Ana
- Free Concerts in the Park
- None scheduled this weekend
See also our Main Events Page and events for Halloween Events, Oktoberfests, Moon Festivals, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Events, Farmers Markets, Swap Meets, Car Shows, 5ks & Fun Runs, Night Markets, and Food & Wine Events.
Curated Activity Lists: Pumpkin Patches, Apple Picking, U-Pick Farms, Corn Mazes, Hayrides, OC Parks Activities
Events Beyond This Weekend
- San Clemente Carnival Colossal – October 9-12
- Dana Point Film Festival – October 9-12
- Gem Faire (OC Fair) – October 10-12
- Fall OC Home & Garden Show (OC Fair) – October 10-11
- An Evening of Comedy (Newport Beach) – Friday, October 10
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (Adams Park) – Friday, October 10
- St. Mary Armenian Food Festival (Costa Mesa) – October 11-12
- Silverado Country Fair & Folk Festival – October 11-12
- Costa Mesa Speedway (OC Fair) – Saturday, October 11
- MotoBeach Classic (Bolsa Chica State Beach) Saturday, October 11
- Irvine Global Festival – Saturday, October 11
- Placentia Heritage Festival & Parade – Saturday, October 11
- Taste of Santa Ana – Saturday, October 11
- Patches & Pins (Santa Ana) – Saturday, October 11
- Dana Point Harbor Hoot – Saturday, October 11
- The Good Vibe Market (Tustin) – Saturday, October 11
- Cars N Copters on the Coast (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, October 12
- Antique Aircraft Display Day (Fullerton) – Sunday, October 12
- Great Big Family Day (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, October 12
- Ducks vs Penguins (Honda Center) – Tuesday, October 14
- StyleWeekOC (Fashion Island) – October 15-19
- OC Whiskey Festival (Irvine) – Wednesday, October 15
- Newport Beach Film Festival – October 16-23
- Ducks vs Hurricanes (Honda Center) – Thursday, October 16
- Good Vibes Cali Tour (Irvine) – October 17-18
- Formula Drift (Long Beach) – October 17-18
- Silverado Days (Buena Park) – October 17-19
- OC Japan Fair (OC Fair) – October 17-19
- Wine Down Friday (Silverado) – Friday, October 17
- Shrimp Fest (Long Beach) – Friday, October 17
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (Adams Park) – Friday, October 17
- The Good Vibe Market (Mission Viejo) – Friday, October 17
- Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) – Sat./Sun., October 18-19
- Anime Night Mart (Westminster) – October 18-19
- Matt Rife (Honda Center) – Saturday, October 18
- Gente Marketplace (Santa Ana) – Sunday, October 18
- OC Soccer Club Match + Oktoberfest (Great Park Irvine) – Saturday, Oct. 18
- Kids Imagine Nation (Ladera Ranch) – Saturday, October 18
- Magic at the Majestic with David Minkin (Anaheim) – Saturday, October 18
- Anaheim Night Market – Saturday, October 18
- Concha Fest (Santa Ana) – Saturday, October 18
- Trolley & Art History Tour (Dana Point) – Saturday, October 18
- Harvest in the Hills (Laguna Hills) – Saturday, October 18
- Do The Reggae Tour (Irvine) – Sunday, October 19
- Colts at LA Chargers (Sofi Stadium) – Sunday, October 19
- Wiener Dog Races (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, October 19
- A Brunch Lover’s Market (SJC) – Sunday, October 19
- Fight Club OC (OC Fair) – Thursday, October 23
- Vikings at LA Chargers (Sofi Stadium) – Thursday, October 23
- FilAm Fiesta (Anaheim) – Friday, October 24
- Shop for CHOC (Tustin) – Friday, October 24
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (Friendship Park) – Friday, October 24
- Bo Ha Ha – A Haunted Oktoberfest – Saturday, October 25
- OC Soccer Club Match (Great Park Irvine) – Saturday, October 25
- Bleachers (Great Park Live) – Saturday, October 25
- Intocable (Honda Center) – Saturday, October 25
- Premier Bridal Show (Anaheim Convention) – Saturday, October 25
- City West Festival (Irvine) – Saturday, October 25
- Doheny Wood Classic Car Show (Dana Point) – Saturday, October 25
- Irvine Nights – Swift Nation – Saturday, October 25
- Fall Fest (Kaleidoscope MV) – Saturday, October 25
- WWE Monday Night Raw (Honda Center)- Monday, October 27
- October Village (Anaheim) – Tuesday, October 28
- Family Fun Fest (Yorba Linda) – Thursday, October 30
- Halloween (events)- Friday October 31
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (Friendship Park) – Friday, October 31
- Ducks vs Red Wings (Honda Center) – Friday, October 31
- Holo Holo Music Festival (Irvine) – Saturday, November 1
- OC Brewers Guild “Brewers Mash” (Santa Ana) – Saturday, November 1
- OC Zine Fest (Brea) – Saturday, November 1
- California Open Taekwondo Championships (Anaheim) – Sat., Nov. 1
- Wiener Dog Races (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, November 2
- Saints at LA Rams (Sofi Stadium) – Sunday, November 2
- Mexican Day of the Dead – Sunday, November 2
- Ducks vs Devils (Honda Center) – Sunday, November 2
- Aloha Fair (Huntington Beach) – Sunday, November 2
- Great Bridal Expo (Santa Ana) – Sunday, November 2
- Irvine Park Christmas Train Tickets Go on Sale – Monday, November 3
- Ducks vs Panthers (Honda Center) – Tuesday, November 4
- NBA YoungBoy (Honda Center) – Wednesday, November 5
- Santa Ana Zoo Eco Park Pop-Up (French Park) – Friday, November 7
- Steve Miller Band (Honda Center) – Saturday, November 8
- Holiday Craft Event (SJC) – Saturday, November 8
- Maker’s Hive Market (Costa Mesa) – Saturday, November 8
- Scout-O-Rama (Orange) – Saturday, November 8
- Steelers at LA Chargers (Sofi Stadium) – Sunday, November 9
- Ducks vs Jets (Honda Center) – Sunday, November 9
- Books and Blooms (SJC) – Sunday, November 9
- Antique Aircraft Display Day (Fullerton) – Sunday, November 9
2025 Ongoing Events
- Anaheim Marketplace Live Entertainment – Every Sat. & Sun. 12pm-6pm
- Balboa Fun Zone Makers in the Zone – First Thursday of the Month
- DTSA Art Walk – First Saturday of the Month
- Friday Night Munchies (Night Market) (Santa Ana) – Every Friday Night
- Kids Fun Zone (Anaheim) – Last Saturday of every month
- Free Train Rides (Costa Mesa) – Every 3rd Sat. & Sun.
- Home Depot Free Kids Workshops – First Saturday of the Month
- Live Music on the Lido Deck – Every Thurs., Satu. & Sun. from Noon – 3pm
- Live Music on the Ocean Deck – Sat./Sun. 1-3 PM
- The Layover (Great Park) – Sat./Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM
- Stage on Forest (Laguna Beach) – Fri. – Sun.
- Sunday Musicales
- Surf City Nights – Tuesday Nights
- Taco Tuesday
- Night Markets
Limited Time Pop-Up Events & Immersive Experiences
- Candlelight Concerts & More
- Buy AMC Tickets & Drinks at a Discount
Entertainment Venue Event Schedules
- Anaheim Convention Center
- Anaheim Garden Walk
- Anaheim Packing District
- City National Grove | Tickets
- FivePoint Amphitheatre | Tickets
- Garden Amp | Tickets
- Honda Center | Tickets
- House of Blues | Tickets
- Improv
- Los Angeles Angels
- MUZEO Museum & Cultural Center
- OCMA
- OC Fair & Event Center
- Old World Huntington Beach
- Pacific Symphony | Tickets
- SeaLegs At The Beach
- Segerstrom Center | Tickets
- South Coast Repertory
- The Barclay Theatre
- The Coach House | Tickets
- The Doll Hut
- The Gem
- The Observatory | Tickets
- The OutPost
- Time Nightclub | Tickets
Event Schedules at More Venues
- Bella Terra
- The Camp
- District at Tustin Legacy
- DTSA 4th Street Market
- Fashion Island
- Irvine Spectrum
- Kaleidoscope at Mission Viejo
- Lab Anti-Mall
- MainPlace Mall
- OC Public Libraries Events
- Outlets at San Clemente
- The Shops at Mission Viejo
- South Coast Plaza
- Tustin Market Place
- Outdoor Activities
Things to do This Weekend
- Amazing Day Trips 90 Minutes or Less From OC
- Beach Bonfires & Fire Pits
- Best Beaches, Swim & Surf Spots
- Watch Disneyland Fireworks Without A Ticket
- Bottomless Brunch & Celebrity Chef Restaurants
- Breweries, Sports Bars & Line Dancing
- Date Ideas & Stay at Home Date Night Ideas
- Disneyland, Knott’s, Wild Rivers & More
- Fishing
- Free Things Do
- Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails
- Live Music & Performing Arts Venues
- OC Campgrounds
- OC Downtowns
- OC Museums
- Restaurants with a View, Themed or Hidden
- Staycation Ideas
- Travel to LA, Palm Springs, Big Bear and Beyond
- Visit an OC, State or National Park
- Parks with Splash Pads & Outdoor Gyms
- Whale Watching
- OC Wine Tasting or Temecula
- Check out all of our Things to Do
DIY – At – Home
Many of the local maker studios and other do-it-yourself shops are now offering DIY Take Home Kits so you can pickup curbside and get creative at home, either on your own, with your family, or even plan a Zoom with friends. Here are a few of the best DIY-At-Home kits around Orange County:
Blaze Pizza – Make pizza night more fun with DIY pizza making kits from Blaze Pizza. Kits can be purchased as one, two or four individual sized pizzas complete with dough, sauce, cheese, dusting flour, and up to seven toppings.
AR Workshop – San Juan Capistrano – Pick up DIY kits including wood crafts, canvas projects, custom signs, holiday themed crafts, and more.
